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Per Mertesacker expresses interest in role with German Football Federation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Per Mertesacker expresses interest in role with German Football Federation

Summary

Per Mertesacker, former Germany defender and 2014 World Cup winner, has stated his willingness to work with the German Football Federation (DFB). Mertesacker, who has experience in youth football from his time running Arsenal's academy, expressed a desire to give back to German football. This announcement comes amid speculation about changes within the DFB, including potential changes to the sporting director role. Jürgen Klopp is rumored to be a candidate to replace Julian Nagelsmann following Germany's recent World Cup exit.

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By the Numbers

•Mertesacker is a member of the 2014 World Cup-winning squad.
•He ran Arsenal's youth academy for eight years.
•DFB facing changes with exit of managing director for sport in December.
•Mertesacker made his comments during a ZDF interview.
•Speculation surrounds Julian Nagelsmann's replacement by Jürgen Klopp.

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10:34 AMYahoo Sports — World champion Mertesacker offers himself to German football

What they're saying

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Former Germany defender Per Mertesacker says he is willing to take on a job at the German Football Federation (DFB). A member of the 2014 World Cup-winning squad, Mertesacker also has a background in youth football having run Arsenal's academy for eight years.
— Yahoo Sports

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